(Radio.com) The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir hasn’t released a solo album in 10 years, and it’s been 30 years since his last album of 100 percent new music.
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The 68-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist recorded the upcoming record in various locations throughout 2015, apparently spending the first half of this year polishing the album. Produced by Josh Kaufman, the record sees Weir collaborate with Josh Ritter, as well as Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner and Scott Devendorf of the National. Blue Mountain is due September 30 and is now available for pre-order in both CD and Digital formats with vinyl coming as well.
Numerous other musicians performed on Blue Mountain, including members of Dead tribute band Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (Joe Russo, Jon Shaw) and members of RatDog (Jay Lane, Steve Kimock).
A pre-sale for tickets to Bob Weir’s “Campfire Tour” begins on August 9 at 10 a.m. local times and will be followed by public on-sales starting on August 12 at 10 a.m. local times. Providing backup vocals are The Bandana Splits, comprised of Annie Nero, Lauren Balthropand Dawn Landes.
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Weir is one of the founding members of the legendary Grateful Dead, which received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Weir will also tour in support of his forthcoming album. Each ticket order comes with one physical copy of Blue Mountain. The tour kicks off October 7th at Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, CA, and wraps at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on October 19th. A limited amount of Enhanced Experiences are available throughout the tour including two premium tickets in the first 2 rows, an invitation to attend soundcheck and more via CID Entertainment. Most recently, Weir has been performing with Dead & Company, which features Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann along with Grammy-winner John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti. “Cottonwood Lullaby” 3. “Gonesville” 4. “What The Ghost Towns Know” 8. “Darkest Hour” 9. “Ki-Yi Bossie” 10.
